I know what the minimum standards are, I want to know about the actual training not what I need to do to pass the test and what maybe some pre-depot goals can be

1. How many hours a day are you doing pt roughly.

2. What percentage of that is running/swimming - any more info breaking it down would be helpful.

3. For a 1.5 mile run what time going in would probably mean you struggle/average-make-it/crush it. Like 13'/11.5'/9'? How many miles should I run a day to prepare?

4. Same question for sit-ups and push ups - How many would be good per hour 100/500/1000 for example? Or in one set - 20/50/100?

5. For swimming should I be shooting for distance, time or both? What is a good time or distance to prepare?

6. Any other tips on what I should be doing to what standards pre-depot would be helpful.

reiss_pieces11New MemberPosts:51

21 Dec 2018 01:29 PM

My boyfriend is in the CG so I don’t know exact answers to your questions personally. But as far as extra tips go, I would make sure you are familiar with the information they test during BC. My boyfriend wishes he had studied more, and I think he was on a red belt because he just couldn’t grasp the information as quickly. Luckily he redeemed himself by holding up a heavy mattress with one other person for minutes upon minutes while shouting so he didn’t get reverted Just make sure you study beforehand and you will have a head start! Good luck!

Keep Calm and Love a Coastie!

ricodeeliteNew MemberPosts:26

21 Dec 2018 06:05 PM

Graduated DEPOT this past August. There really isn't any PT honestly. You'll get "incentive training" with obscure PT stuff, but there is no organized PT on a regular basis. Focus on the PT test stuff and mentally prepare for the rest.

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